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Tequin Side Effects

Severe Side Effects of Tequin

Get emergency medical help if you have difficulty breathing, hives, or swelling in your face, lips, tongue or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have body pains or numbness, bloody or watery diarrhea, seizures or irregular heartbeats.

Common Side Effects of Tequin

Continue taking Tequin and talk to your doctor if you have milder side effects such as slight headaches, nausea, dizziness, fatigue or stomach pain.

Warnings & Recalls for Tequin

Tequin Recall

The manufacturer of Tequin pulled it off the market after the FDA announced that Tequin had been linked to several cases of life-threatening hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). There were also reports that Tequin caused hallucinations and liver damage. Untreated hyperglycemia can result in a dangerous, life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis.

General Warnings About Tequin Usage

Before taking Tequin, tell your doctor about any and all medications that you are taking. Also mention any heart or liver problems that you may have.

Do not take Tequin if you have low blood potassium or diabetes.

After taking Tequin, it is important to wait at least four hours before taking any drugs that contain magnesium or aluminum.

Avoid direct exposure to sunlight or UV rays. Tequin may cause your epidermis to be very sensitive to sunlight, thus increasing your likelihood of being sunburnt. Wear sunscreen (at least SPF 15) and protective clothing when you are outside for long periods of time. Consult your doctor if there is redness, itching, rashes, swelling, or discoloration on your skin.

Tequin can cause you to feel weak or tired. Use caution when operating motor vehicles or heavy machinery.

Store this medication at room temperature and keep it away from direct moisture and heat.

Tequin Treatment and Use

Tequin | Gatifloxacin belongs to a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, and is used to treat bacterial infections in the lungs, sinuses, skin, and urinary tract. It is also prescribed for certain sexually transmitted diseases that are caused by bacteria. Tequin does not kill viruses, and thus, should not be taken for viral infections. It was approved for use in 1999. Bristol-Myers Squibb, Tequin’s manufacturer, subsequently pulled it off the market in 2006 because sources claimed that it caused severe blood sugar problems in patients. It is no longer available for purchase in the U.S.

How does Tequin work?

Tequin treats infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Dosage

Ingest the 400 milligram Tequin tablet once daily (or as directed by your doctor) with a full glass of water. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids while on Tequin. You may take it with or without food. Try to take each dose at the same time every day. After taking Tequin, it is important to wait at least four hours before taking any drugs that contain magnesium or aluminum.

If you forget to ingest Tequin, take the missed dosage as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the previous one and take Tequin at your regularly scheduled time. Do not ingest extra tablets to make up for the one you missed.

Continue to take Tequin until the prescribed amount is fully gone, even if you start to feel better. Your symptoms may clear before the infection is completely treated.

Other Names for Tequin

Brand Name

Tequin

Generic Name

Gatifloxacin

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